Abstract: A multi-dimensional image rendering device for displaying multi-dimensional images by layering 2D physical pixel configurations featuring a plurality of tubes in a tank, the inner cavities of the tubes are each filled with a liquid medium such that an air pocket is disposed at the first end of each tube; displacement components slidably disposed in the inner cavity of each tube that can slide between a down position and an up position; a tube aperture disposed in each tube; and a moving means operatively connected to each displacement component functioning to systematically move the respective displacement component a fixed distance creating uniform air bubbles.

Abstract: An aquarium suitable for keeping, maintaining and displaying jellyfish is described. The aquarium has a container having a first and second exterior wall and a panel connecting the first and second exterior wall and defining an interior of the container, an interior wall having an upper and lower side, an upper and lower end, a first and second side, wherein the first side of the interior wall is connected to the first exterior wall of the container and the second side of the interior wall is connected to the second exterior wall of the container, and further wherein the interior wall is positioned parallel at least a portion of the panel along at least a side of the exterior wall to form a channel therebetween, an air pump positioned in communication with a lower end of the channel and a power supply.

Abstract: A water agitation system for use with a water retention structure, such as a bird bath or livestock water trough, includes a motor operatively connected to a drive shaft, and a blade assembly extending outwardly from the drive shaft. The motor is operable to rotate the blade assembly in order to impart motion to water retained within the water retention structure. According to an embodiment of the present invention, an audio source may be provided, including a sound board and speaker.

Abstract: An aerator system for an artificial pond comprising an aerator housing defining an aerator chamber, filter media arranged within the aerator chamber, and a control valve assembly. The aerator housing defines first, second, and third aerator housing ports. The filter media defines first and second portions of the aerator chamber. The first aerator housing port is in direct fluid communication with the first portion of the aerator chamber, and the second and third aerator housing ports are in to direct fluid communication with the second portion of the aerator chamber. The control valve array is operatively connected to the first and second aerator housing ports and may be configured in a first mode to allow a portion of the water flowing through the aerator housing to bypass the filter media.

Abstract: The invention is a zero edge or infinity aquarium for viewing aquatic life. The design offers unobstructed viewing through a smooth lens of water on the sides and the top. The aquarium is constructed of a transparent material and water is circulated over the top of and along the outside of the sidewall before being collected in a gutter and drain box. The top edge and corners of the aquarium are rounded to aid in the flow of water. The water is then returned to the interior of the aquarium via an infeed. The infeed may comprise a sump, pump, piping, valving, and a return outlet. It offers a unique view of the contents as there appears to be no lid, edge, or structure within the water.

Abstract: An aquarium includes a base, a tank on the base, a filter assembly in the tank, a bubble tube extending upward from the filter assembly, a light assembly under the tank and oriented to emit light upwardly through a bubble tube in the tank, a bubbler under the bubble tube, and a cover covering the tank including a window. The bubbler causes water to flow from the tank through the filter assembly and upward through the bubble tube back into the tank, with the light from the light assembly lighting bubbles floating upward through the bubble tube, a portion of the reflected light passing through the window. The light assembly includes multiple colored, light-emitting diodes and a controller for providing light patterns upward and also forward of the aquarium. The bubble tube acts as a light pipe and includes a front surface providing distinctive patterns of reflected light.

Abstract: A water agitation system for use with a water retention structure, such as a bird bath or livestock water trough, includes a motor operatively connected to a drive shaft, and a blade assembly extending outwardly from the drive shaft. The motor is operable to rotate the blade assembly in order to impart motion to water retained within the water retention structure.

Abstract: A waterfall aquarium including an enclosed transparent water tank having an interior and exterior. A water exit conduit communicates the interior of the water tank with the exterior thereof. The water exit conduit includes a hollow tubular body having an exit end and an intake end, with the intake end thereof being located below the exit end. The water tank rests upon a base having an interior and an exterior. A water pump is located within the interior of the base. The water pump has an inlet and an outlet, the inlet communicating with the interior of the base and the outlet communicating with the interior of the water tank. A water receptacle is adapted to receive water from the water exit conduit and return the water to the interior of the base.

Abstract: The present invention is a decorative water display including a low maintenance aquatic animal basin capable of supporting aquatic animals such as fish by using a specially designed filter which cooperates with a hollow base of a water sculpture, a water pump, and a basin containing water. This arrangement allows a water display with a water sculpture such as a statuette or rock formation to provide a decorative environment for supporting aquatic animals which is clean and odor free, which does not endanger the aquatic animals, and which has the unexpected result of requiring very low maintenance or de minimus maintenance.

Abstract: The present invention of a Bubbling Liquid Display includes a variable-pressure air source which injects air into a liquid within a panel at variable flow rates into an number of individual chambers to create a unique bubbling pattern for each chamber which includes large bubbles which move upwards within the fluid in the display, and smaller bubbles which move downwards within the fluid in the display. The display may be drained a single chamber at a time, eliminating the need to completely drain the display for maintenance, and also is substantially leak-proof, despite being tipped or knocked over. The display incorporates a fluid which resists evaporation, corrosion, and algae formation, despite being constantly bubbled or exposed to sunlight or other sources of heat, and which may be effectively recirculated through the display. The display is also adaptable to retrofit vending machines, as well as a variety of other useful items, such as point-of-purchase displays and wall-hangings.

Abstract: A fish and marine mammal aquatic observatory. The observatory comprises an outer cylindrical wall and an inner cylindrical wall that define an enclosed annular volume. The inner cylindrical wall is formed of a transparent material, e.g., glass or reinforced plastic. The enclosed annular volume is partially filled with a body of sea water that includes fish and marine mammal animals and other aquatic plants. The observatory further includes a carousel or platform supported on a tower located along a longitudinal axis of the observatory. An outer diameter of the carousel substantially abuts the inner cylindrical wall of the observatory. The carousel is accessible to participants when located at a first or upper position above the enclosed annular volume of water. A lift mechanism moves the carousel from the first, upper position to a second, lower position within the enclosed annular volume of water.

Abstract: The present invention relates to aquariums or reef tanks and especially those in which living corals reside. Besides providing a pleasing visual effect, alternating currents within the aquarium are beneficial to the proper health of living corals. Pressurized water from a pump or powerhead is directed by a shuttle valve to one of two outlets. A rod is attached to a plunger through a seal. The rod moves axially by the influence of the pump or powerhead. In operation, a moving seal shuttles back and forth, alternately sealing one of a pair of valve bodies. When moved, the plunger with the attached rod is pulled in, thereby blocking flow to one valve body, while opening flow through the other valve body. By alternately moving the perspective plungers, flow of water within the aquarium tank is alternately diverted from one valve body to the other, providing the desired wave motion in the aquarium tank.

Abstract: An enclosure which defines an extension located both immediately above and rearward of an aquarium with a front wall, a rear wall, opposing side walls, a bottom wall, an open top. The enclosure comprising a fame that includes a plurality of support members. Located about the frame members is a screen material or other material which defines the top, front, sides and rear walls of said enclosure. An opening is defined in the enclosure by the support members and the screen material. The opening is horizontally oriented, generally adjacent to the front wall and spaced below the top wall of the enclosure. The frame is adapted to be mounted relative to the aquarium such that the opening is generally coincidental with the open top of the aquarium. A portion of said enclosure is thus located above the aquarium with another portion of the enclosure located above and rearward of the rear wall of the aquarium.

Abstract: This invention is directed to an aquarium waterfall assembly which may be placed on top of a single aquarium tank and used to move water from the tank, over a decorative waterfall and back to the tank. If desired, the aquarium water also may be filtered using the assembly. The invention also is directed to an aquarium and waterfall system, a decorative cover for an aquarium water heater and a method of transporting water in an aquarium system.

Abstract: Pet watering apparatus provides flowing water to simulate a mountain creek. A simulated rock formation representing a mountain creek defines a series of descending depressions and ledges to create descending pools and waterfalls connected by a flowing stream when water is supplied to the formation. A simulated rock is positioned within an uppermost one of the depressions and is internally configured for controlling flow of water provided by a pump via a hollow conduit from a water container to the uppermost depression.

Abstract: The present invention is a cushion for a pet, preferably a cat, comprising a pad of a plurality of layers of raw unwoven polyester. Each layer comprises a solid first fiber and a second fiber that has a core and a sheath surrounding the core. The sheath has a lower melting temperature than the core. The pad is then heated to the temperature, where the sheath of the second fiber melts and sticks to the adjacent fiber, whether a first or a second fiber, and then cooled until the second fiber solidifies, attached to the adjacent fiber. The resulting material is a matted web of layered fibers that is subsequently cut into a pad of suitable size, such as large enough to accommodate a sleeping cat. The edge of the pad is bound by sewing or heat treatment.